Domaine des Perdrix: Vosne-Romanee and Echezeaux From the Devillard Family

Domaine des Perdrix sits at a compelling crossroads in Burgundy: rooted primarily in Nuits-Saint-Georges, with a prized parcel of Grand Cru Echezeaux in Vosne-Romanee, and owned by the Devillard family, the same family behind Chateau de Chamirey in Mercurey. That connection gives the two estates a shared philosophy even though they sit in very different parts of Burgundy.

A Nuits-Saint-Georges Base With Grand Cru Reach

The domaine's name comes from its historic monopole, Clos des Perdrix, in Nuits-Saint-Georges. Alongside that home base, the estate farms a parcel of Echezeaux, one of Vosne-Romanee's Grand Cru vineyards and among the most sought-after appellations in the Cote de Nuits, giving Domaine des Perdrix genuine top-tier credentials to go with its village and Premier Cru work.

The Devillard Connection

Under the Devillard family's stewardship, Domaine des Perdrix shares winemaking resources and philosophy with the family's other Burgundy estates, including Chateau de Chamirey in the Cote Chalonnaise and Domaine de la Ferte in Givry. The result is a level of technical consistency across the group that smaller, single-site domaines can struggle to match, without sacrificing the individual character of each vineyard.

House Style: Precision With Real Depth

Expect wines built for both immediate appeal and genuine ageing potential, structured enough to reward patience, but rarely closed or austere in youth. The Echezeaux in particular shows the kind of density and perfume that explains why Grand Cru sites in Vosne-Romanee command such attention.

Why This Estate Fits Our Burgundy Focus

Domaine des Perdrix is a natural bridge point in this month's producer series: a Nuits-Saint-Georges base, a genuine Vosne-Romanee Grand Cru holding, and family ties to a leading Cote Chalonnaise estate, all under one roof. It is a useful reminder of how interconnected Burgundy's producer landscape really is behind the individual village labels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clos des Perdrix?

The historic monopole vineyard in Nuits-Saint-Georges that gives Domaine des Perdrix its name, farmed entirely by the estate.

Is Domaine des Perdrix related to Chateau de Chamirey?

Yes, both estates are owned by the Devillard family, giving them a shared winemaking philosophy despite sitting in different parts of Burgundy.

Does Domaine des Perdrix make Grand Cru wine?

Yes, the estate farms a parcel of Echezeaux, a Grand Cru vineyard in Vosne-Romanee, alongside its Nuits-Saint-Georges holdings.

Explore the range in our Domaine des Perdrix collection, or browse our Nuits-Saint-Georges collection at The Vintage Wine Club.